Posts From Best Classic Bands Staff
Eagles Add to ‘Hotel California’ 2021 Tour
The band continues to expand their tour. They perform their 1976 album in its entirety with an orchestra, followed by a hits set
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Reelz ‘Rock Doc Festival’: Watch Previews For Genesis, Pink Floyd, Morrison Films
The entertainment network is airing “The Biggest Rock Doc Festival on the Planet” through August 2021. We’ve got exclusive clips for three of them
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Aug 13, 2021: Nanci Griffith, Singer-Songwriter, Dead at 68
Griffith recorded more than 20 albums, winning a Grammy for her 1994 LP ‘Other Voices, Other Rooms.’ Her songs include the hit “Love at the Five and Dime.”
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Aretha Franklin Biopic, ‘Respect’: Critics Weigh In
The film, starring Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson, chronicles the Queen of Soul’s rise from choir singer to beloved soul star
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Stevie Nicks Cancels 2021 Festival Appearances
The singing legend cited “challenging times” amidst “the rising Covid cases [that] should be of concern to all of us. We look forward to a brighter 2022”
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Paul Carrack Previews New Studio Album, Sets Tour
The vocalist and keyboardist, well known for his work with Mike + The Mechanics, Squeeze, and Ace, is releasing his 18th LP, One on One. Have a listen
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Bobby Whitlock Talks ‘All Things Must Pass’ Studio Credits
The keyboardist makes his case to set the record straight about credit oversights on the album that’s been expanded for its 50th anniversary
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Billy Joel Honors Dusty Hill on Return to Stage
The Piano Man’s performance at Boston’s Fenway Park was his first full-length concert in 17 months. He’ll resume his monthly residency at NY’s MSG this fall
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Jazz Fest 2021 Canceled Due to ‘Exponential Growth’ of Covid-19
The festival has been kayo’d for the second straight year due to the pandemic. The lineup was chock full of classic rock legends over its two weekends
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Kool & the Gang Co-Founder Dennis Thomas Dies at 70
The soul-funk band’s sax player was known as the “cool cat” in the group, loved for his hip clothes and hats. His final performance was on the 4th of July
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